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Nancy Ann Rudd
Born in Davenport, Iowa on October 13, 1929
Departed on March 1, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Service: Thursday, March 5, 2009
Family Gathering: Thursday, March 5, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Nancy Ann Rudd, 79, of 2801 Teresa Dr. SW, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Harlan Gillespie of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will officiate. Private entombment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 PM Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and at the chapel after 10:30 AM on Thursday.
Survivors include five sons, Robert Jr. and wife Carol Rudd of Seattle, Washington, David, Tracy and wife Sue of Cedar Rapids, Thomas and wife Jody of Ely, and Richard and wife Chris, and former daughter in law Vickie Rudd, all of Cedar Rapids, brother George Pealer Jr. and wife Patricia, sister Patricia Lee and husband Roland, and brother Jerry Pealer, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her pet Toby. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Sr., a brother John Pealer and two sisters, Barbara Simmer and infant sister Jean Pealer.
Nancy was born October 13, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa, to George and Mildred Walter Pealer. She married
Robert W. Rudd Sr. on April 17, 1948, in Cedar Rapids. He died July 5, 2004. She had worked in customer service at the Nissen Trampoline Company. She was a member of the grasshopper golf group. She enjoyed knitting, and doing crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed playing bingo, farkle, and spending time with her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Medical Center Foundation in her name.
William A. Ransier
Born in East Linn, Missouri on November 7, 1933
Departed on September 16, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, September 18, 2009
Service: Saturday, September 19, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
William A. Ransier, 75, of 125 E. Boyson Rd, died Wednesday September 16, 2009 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services: 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Troy Wiegart of Blair Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanie, his children, David Ransier (Sandy)of Marion, Daryl Ransier (Patricia) of Anamosa, Denise Sotelo of Marion, Doreen Staton (Scott) of Onalaska, Wisconsin, stepchildren, Matt Loy (Barb) of Normal, Illinois, Patti Daley of Wisconsin, George Loy (Donnette) of Iowa City, Jon Loy (Lynda) of Waterloo, foster son, Eddie Zych of Guttenberg, his siblings, Esther Nelson (Bob) of Delhi, Iowa, Dorothy Wilson of Cedar Rapids, Betty LaBarge of Springville, Harold Ransier (Lois) of Cedar Rapids, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
His parents, first wife Lenore Ransier, a sister, Genevieve Merck preceded him in death.
William was born November 7, 1933 in East Linn, Missouri the son of Ora and Ruth Booze Ransier. He married
Lenore Stenerson in Marion who died in 1992. He then married
Imogene Hartman Loy on April 10, 1993 in Marion. William was employed at Rockwell 1962-1992 and Linn-mar School Transportation from 1964-2006. He was a member of Blair Ridge Baptist Church and served in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed Bowling, hunting, golfing, shooting pool and playing cards with friends. William enjoyed helping others. He was a loving, generous and kind person.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice.
Kristine Diane Roby
Born in Cedar Rapids on September 15, 1965
Departed on September 24, 2009. Resided in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Kristine Diane Roby, 44 of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died at her home on Thursday September 24, 2009.
Memorial services at 9:30 AM on Saturday Oct. 17, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories where friends may register after 9:00 AM on Saturday. Rev. David O’Connor of All Saints Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her son, Edward and his fiancée, Sara Switkowski of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, her father, Edward (Maryna) Roby of Singer Island, Florida, her mother, Diane (Rich) Rezek of Rogers, Arkansas, and sister, Robyn (Duane) McClure of Herndon, Virginia. She also survived by her maternal grandmother, Shirley Mulherin, and paternal grandfather, Oliver Roby, both of Cedar Rapids, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Paulette Roby and maternal grandfather, Harold Mulherin.
Krisi was born on September 15, 1965 in Cedar Rapids. She was the assistant manager of D&B; Tile Company for several years where she was well respected and loved by her associates. Krisi greatly anticipated the birth of her first grandchild, Edward Fisher Roby.
Ralph V. Reiner
Born in Cleveland, OH on April 23, 1922
Departed on September 26, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ralph V. Reiner, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died September 26, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Faith and Life Center with Reverend Jonathan Swenson officiating. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Ralph Vincent Reiner was born April 23, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of Vincent and Fannie Phillips Reiner. Ralph proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. He married
Anna Ruth With on June 2, 1946. Ralph completed his education at Case-Western Reserve University of Cleveland and the US Naval Academy. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and Blue Key Society. He was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Ruth; a son, Van (Shirley) Reiner of Baltimore, Maryland; a daughter, Ann Reiner of Portland, Oregon; 4 grandchildren, Timothy (Mayuka) Reiner of Zurich, Switzerland, Rebecca (Daniel Gorham) Reiner of Boston, Massachusetts, David (Sarah) Reiner Geneva, New York, and Diana Martin Los Angeles, California; and 2 great grandchildren, Sophia and Zachary.
Memorial donations may be made to Camp Courageous or St. Mark’s Lutheran Building Fund
Audrey A. Reigel
Born in Hinsdale, Illinois on July 15, 1918
Departed on October 2, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Audrey A. Reigel, 91, passed away at Cottage Grove Place on Friday, October 02, 2009 of a sudden illness.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Cassells (Thomas) of Cedar Rapids, two grandsons, Colin Cassells of Houston Texas, Shaun Cassells of Cedar Rapids, and a brother James Andersen of Pennsylvania.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Jerome, her parents, Carolyn and James Andersen, and her sister Miriam Bond.
Audrey was born July 15, 1918 in Jersey City, NJ.; graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange Illinois; and attended the New York School of Interior Design. She married
Jerome Reigel on August 23, 1941. Prior to moving to Cedar Rapids, she lived in Hinsdale, Illinois for 34 years and Hendersonville, NC for 22 years. She worked as an interior designer for many years and was a talented artist.
She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and dear friend.
The family will have a private service at Cedar Memorial officiated by Reverend Gillespie of St. Paul’s Methodist Church.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Henry Charles Rathje
Born in Van Horne, Iowa on March 20, 1933
Departed on October 23, 2009. Resided in Robins, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, October 26, 2009
Service: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Henry Charles Rathje Jr, 76 of Robins, passed away on Friday in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October, 27, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha. Rev. Daniel Krueger will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery with military rites by Marion American Legion Post 298.
Born March 20, 1933, in Van Horne, he was married
to Jeanne Marilyn Simmer on May 24, 1953 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins, IA. Having retired from Rockwell Collins after 40 years, the couple resided in Robins, traveled, and wintered in Sarasota, Florida.
Surviving in addition to his wife Jeanne, are two daughters, Joni (Gary) Puckett, Florida, Julie (Larry) Steinauer, Cedar Rapids, & son Jerry (Kay) Rathje, Atlanta, Georgia; Grandchildren: Jennifer (Jonathan) Brown, Mary Nemer, Heather (Fordy) Snodgrass, Andrea Rathje, Erin Rathje, Jonathon Puckett, Derek Steinauer, Sydney Steinauer; Great-grandchildren: Jillian, JJ, & Jocelyn. He was also survived by sister Ardith Merritt, brother Lee Rathje, and sister-in-law Arlys Rathje. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry C. Rathje Sr. and Emma Rathje, brother Glen Rathje, brother-in-law Jack Merritt, and sister-in-law JoAnn Rathje.
The family suggest that friends may, if they wish, contribute to Zion Lutheran Church, Mercy Hospice, Hiawatha, or the American Cancer Society.
Kristina Reed
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 8, 1980
Departed on November 20, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Kristina “Red” Reed was taken from us on November 20, 2009 by an aggressively, unpredictable cancer. She was 28. Even in her last moments, she departed with the grace and beauty the rest of us can only imagine.
Kristina is survived by family and friends that have forever been blessed by her humor, her generosity, and her unselfish love for those closest to her heart.
With aspirations of being a chef, Kristina graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Minnesota and made her way to Florida to a world famous restaurant at the Walt Disney World Complex, eventually returning home to family and friends to a position at Cottage Grove Place where she made her life the care and protection of its residents.
Kristina touched everyone with her sincere ability to spread laughter and love to anyone in need. She gave love fully, expecting nothing in return. As a token of their love for Kristina, the residents of Cottage Grove Place have established a foundation in her name to help pay for medical expenses.
A Celebration on Life Service will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Cottage Grove Place, located at 2115 1st Ave. SE.
In keeping with Kristina’s unlimitless potential for putting others first, the family has asked for donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
